Alliance Leader David Ford has said the 15th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement should be used by politicians to generate renewed momentum to deliver on the potential that it created. Speaking today, David Ford reiterated the importance of the Agreement and the principles behind it, but he said that many promises, and the hope […]
By Councillor Andrew Muir, Alliance Chair Concepts of a shared future and consensus based politics have recently gained prominence with many politicians trying to persuade us of their commitment to these ideals. Despite their valiant attempts it is however now increasingly apparent that the terms are being used and abused for selfish and strategic party […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has called on Down District Council to step in and address the continuing water quality problem at Newcastle beach. The local beach was the only one of Northern Ireland’s 23 beaches that failed to meet European standards for bathing, in research carried out by the Marine Conservation Society. Councillor Patrick Clarke […]
Last week Naomi Long MP featured in The House Magazine, Parliament’s own weekly magazine. You can read the article below or access it online at www.politicshome.com/uk/article/74888/naomi_long_going_solo.html Naomi Long made political history when she arrived at Westminster in 2010 – and now she’s determined to show she can make a political difference on her own By […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the cancellation of the Easter Stages Rally this weekend, due to continued wintry conditions. Many of the roads used by the rally in and around the Dromara Hills and Slieve Croob remain burried under snowdrifts of up to 12 feet. Councillor Clarke said the decision was the right one, […]
Alliance Councillor Sara Duncan has welcomed moves by the Health Department to raise awareness and understanding of skin cancer. Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced the installation of a special Ultraviolet radiation (UV) monitor on the roof of Dundonald House in the Stormont Estate, Belfast. The issue is one close to Councillor Duncan as she […]
Alliance MLA Anna Lo is encouraging the public to get fit for charity and support the 2013 Belfast One World Run. The MLA for South Belfast, who took part in the run last year, said the community event gave everyone the opportunity to walk or run together to help those living in developing countries. Taking […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed his thanks and praise to staff and engineers from Roads Service, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) and Northern Ireland Water, who have worked non-stop to help those affected by adverse weather conditions. Mr Ford said: “I want to pay tribute to all the hard working […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has called on DARD to intervene and help Farmers across Northern Ireland badly affected by recent adverse weather conditions. The South Down Councillor was speaking after weekend reports rural communities had been cut off and farm animals had died due to snow, flooding, fallen trees and power cuts. The Newcastle Councillor […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has been elected the Party’s new Chair at its AGM in Newtownards today. The North Down Councillor said he was ‘privileged and proud’ to be taking on the role at a time when the Alliance Party was showing real leadership in building a new Northern Ireland for everyone. Speaking after his […]